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Stories for 5 April 2007
Accrington
Special school’s first head dies
A PIONEERING former headteacher who set up one of East Lancashire's first special schools has died after a year-long battle with cancer. more...
Mayor goes green in electric car
THE Mayor of Hyndburn Dr Mohamed Rahman has traded in his gas-guzzling Mercedes official limousine for a more environmentally friendly model. more...
Amir Khan: Latest News
I will be better than ever, says Amir
AMIR Khan says he will be better prepared than ever for his 12th professional test against Doncaster veteran Steffy Bull at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium on Saturday. more...
Athletics
Harrier Johnston off to a winning start
Joe Johnston has given Rossendale Harriers a winning start in the opening round of the English Junior Fell Championships in Shropshire. more...
Bacup
Cancer mum’s family left ‘disappointed’
THE family of a woman who died from cancer have said they are disappointed that her former husband, who treated her with alternative therapies, will not face court. more...
Cabs strike threatened
TAXI drivers are threatening to bring the Valley to a standstill. more...
Bands In Profile
Strain have a "shock" for fans
STRAIN guitarist Mas Chiswala has warned that fans migth be shocked by the band's new material. more...
Radio guest is a bit of a blur
RADIO station Xfm have announced that a very special guest will launch their new radio show - The Residency - which starts on Sunday. more...
Marc Ronson announces headline dates
INTERNATIONALLY renowned DJ/producer Mark Ronson has announced his first ever headline shows for May. more...
Natasha returns
POP diva Natasha Bedingfield has announced her return to the live stage. more...
Asbo chase Clint session
BOLTON band Asbo have returned from a brief hiatus and are hoping to win the chance to play a session on Clint Boon's prestigious radio show. more...
"Most bands are content to have a couple of stage lights"
SINGER Alec Martin has said that Night Train's gig at the Stag's Head tonight will be a recreation of the psychadelic stage shows of bands such as the Grateful Dead. more...
Baxenden
Pie firm hoping for ‘proper’ food festival
BAXENDEN firm Hollands Pies is to sponsor the 10th annual Lancashire Food Festival, it has been announced. more...
Bin It For Bolton
New laws to tackle litter louts
ENFORCEMENT officers are being granted new powers to clamp down on litter louts. more...
Blackburn
Children’s terror at damage attack
A WOMAN bending to push her ex-partner's benefit book out through the letterbox was knocked to the floor when he kicked in the central panel of the door. more...
Apprentice Adam survives on show
Car salesman Adam Hosker survived a double eviction in last night's cult show The Apprentice. more...
Get a pizza the job action
UP to 35 new jobs have been created in Blackburn with the opening of a new pizza delivery firm. more...
‘We feared houses would fall down
RESIDENTS feared their homes would fall down after a plastics recycling firm started demolishing an industrial unit without permission. more...
Racial abuse of store guard
A MAN who racially abused a security guard at a Darwen store because he asked him to conform to a previous ban, and leave, was warned he could go to prison. more...
Challenge to WPC ends in court
A MAN challenged a policewoman to a fight after she and colleagues were called to a town centre pub where he had been refused admission. more...
Heart machine at police station
A HEART start device is set to be installed at Blackburn police station to potentially save lives of staff and suspects. more...
Road closed for an hour after crash
A man was taken to hospital suffering from chest pains after a Rover was involved in a collision with a Ford Ka in Blackburn. more...
Parents take the stage
BLACKBURN mums and dads dispelled the myth that they only dance at weddings by joining their kids in class. more...
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council election candidates
VOTERS in Blackburn with Darwen will go to the polls next month in elections that could change the political landscape. more...
£3.5m cuts will hit the elderly
PENSIONERS and disabled people in Blackburn and Darwen will see major cuts to help a council department save £3.5million. more...
Patients have to pay more for phone calls
HOSPITAL patients in Blackburn and Burnley are facing a 160 per cent rise in the cost of making phone calls, it has been revealed. more...
New ride is flipping scary
A NEW fairground ride has been imported from Italy for a fair this Easter. more...
Police watchdog to probe death
The Independent Police Complaints Commission is to investigate the police's dealings with a man who was found hanged after being charged with alleged offences. more...
Blackpool News
Rainforest boss issues ultimatum
The head of the Rainforest project has given Blackpool Council an ultimatum, either to accept his scheme or risk losing it to another site in the North West. more...
Wake up call from CCTV
Schoolchildren from Blackpool are helping to launch an innovative new talking CCTV scheme in the resort. more...
Mixed reaction to Talbot Gateway
Hundreds of people headed down to Church Street this week to see plans for the new multi million pound Talbot Gateway, but many expressed reservations about the development. more...
Women warned: 'Don't suffer in silence'
Women suffering from domestic violence must seek help before it is too late, warned a Blackpool councillor this week. more...
Respect please for Julie
A woman who was awarded £1,000 for tackling anti-social behaviour in her neighbourhood is to put the money into a new project to help troubled youths. more...
Bolton Council Election Results
BNP in poll shock
THE BNP has sparked outrage in Bolton by confirming it will field a candidate in next month's local elections. more...
Battle lines drawn for local election
A TOTAL of 72 candidates will be contesting 20 seats on Bolton Council in next month's local elections. more...
The young hopefuls
TWO election candidates are battling to become Bolton's youngest councillor. more...
Full list of candidates
HERE is the full list of candidates standing in the Bolton Borough Council elections on May 3. more...
Bolton News
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Tributes paid to Gemma's lust for life
Watch our moving video story of Gemma's funeral here. more...
‘Talking’ CCTV to be installed
SALFORD is among the areas where "talking" CCTV cameras are to be introduced. more...
Outrage over elephant yobs
outrage has been expressed over the vandal attacks on Bolton's colourful new elephants. more...
BNP in poll shock
THE BNP has sparked outrage in Bolton by confirming it will field a candidate in next month's local elections. more...
Peril of stolen field gates
THIEVES have stolen thousands of pounds worth of gates in Rivington and Belmont over a four-month period. more...
Police rapped on firebomb deaths
A damning report has accused Greater Manchester Police of "individual and systemic failings" after a couple were murdered following an 18-month terror campaign against them. more...
Plans to rebuild school unveiled
MULTI-million pound plans to rebuild a secondary school were unveiled to the public this week. more...
Jobs fears at software firm
FURTHER doubts were cast over the future of more than 200 jobs at a Westhoughton software specialist after the company revealed it is considering offers to buy the business. more...
Lung cancer cases in town rise by 40pc
THE number of people being diagnosed with lung cancer in Bolton has rocketed by almost 40 per cent. more...
Battle lines drawn for local election
A TOTAL of 72 candidates will be contesting 20 seats on Bolton Council in next month's local elections. more...
Armed man holds up betting shop
AN ARMED man has held up a betting shop in Horwich. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Burnley
Pedal power earns 20p a mile
EAST Lancashire councillors have been heralded green champions after granting themselves an allowance of 20p a mile - for riding bicycles. more...
Mother of children beaten up
A MAN who beat up the mother of his children started to "strangle" her and started trashing the house, a court was told. more...
£6 million will be spent on housing
COUNCILLORS have approved plans to spend £6million in buying and demolishing about 60 houses in two rundown areas of Burnley. more...
Death of baby ‘couldn’t be explained'
THE death of a "normal" nine week old baby could not be explained, an inquest was told. more...
New bid to tackle cabs safety
COUNCIL bosses have ruled new hackney cabs must be less than three years old in a bid to tackle public safety concerns. more...
Towneley parking warning
MOTORISTS who park illegally at Towneley Hall are to be hit with £60 fines from later this month. more...
Better access for disabled at offices
Burnley Council this week approved plans to make its Parker Lane offices more accessible to disabled people at a projected cost of £248,000. more...
Burnley Borough Council election candidates
VOTERS in Burnley go to the polls next month in elections that could change the political landscape. more...
Save our organisation
MORE than 50 supporters of a Burnley community organisation staged a protest outside the town hall in a bid for support to save their group. more...
Violence at mum’s party: men jailed
THREE men have been jailed for a total of six years after a mother-of-two's birthday celebrations ended in violence. more...
Hope Not Hate bus rolls into town
BURNLEY MP Kitty Ussher welcomed the Hope Not Hate battle bus to the town's Stoops Estate. more...
Patients have to pay more for phone calls
HOSPITAL patients in Blackburn and Burnley are facing a 160 per cent rise in the cost of making phone calls, it has been revealed. more...
Bury News
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
BOGUS workman leaves answerphone clue
POLICE have released audio clips of an answer-machine message left by a bogus workman in the hope that somebody will recognise his voice and help to identify him. more...
DIY drug farm
FIREMEN responding to a routine 999 call stumbled across a secret cannabis farm at a terraced house in Bury. more...
Councillors square up for election fight in May
EIGHT British National Party candidates - and one Independent - are looking to split the "big three" in the May 3 local elections. more...
Flood of toys for burst-hit ward
THE children's ward playroom destroyed by a burst water pipe at Fairfield Hospital is full of toys again thanks to a flood of donations from the public. more...
Twenty jobs as a new Tesco Express opens
TWENTY new jobs are being created by the opening of a new Tesco Express in Tottington Road, Bury. more...
New appeal on 'smash and grab'
DETECTIVES investigating a smash and grab' at a Bury town centre bank have renewed their appeal for information. more...
Local authority to stick with Shakers
BURY FC have secured a two-year funding deal with their town hall sponsors - but only if the team avoids relegation. more...
‘Freeman’ honour for a man steeped in Labour tradition
A LABOUR man to the core and an outstanding servant to the people of Unsworth and the borough. more...
Lawyers step up the fight in equal pay row
LAWYERS are stepping up the pressure on Bury Council to compensate female staff for years of underpayment. more...
Tributes to soccer ace Martyn, 32
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular Ramsbottom sportsman on what would have been his 32nd birthday. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Business News
Get a pizza the job action
UP to 35 new jobs have been created in Blackburn with the opening of a new pizza delivery firm. more...
Cathedral'S Easter Play
Cathedral's Easter play
Members of the Cathedral Young People's Choir provide the music. more...
Cathedral's Easter play
Members of the Cathedral Young People's Choir provide the music. more...
Centurions' Updates
Richo's return ticket
LEIGH Centurions have turned back the clock in an effort to spice up their senior squad on the eve of the new Co-operative National League One campaign. more...
Chorley Fc News
Magpies avoid danger of relegation
It has been confirmed that Chorley will not face the danger of relegation from the UniBond First Division at the end of the season following the approval of league restructuring plans. more...
Clarets News
Caldwell cautious over run-in
CLARETS captain Steven Caldwell insists the club can't get carried away with Tuesday night's win over Plymouth. more...
Colne
Car crashes into house
A 21-year-old man has been taken to Burnley General Hospital with a broken leg after an accident on the A59 at Sawley, near Clitheroe. more...
Cricket Round-Up
Red Rose look for youngsters to shine
LANCASHIRE are placing the emphasis firmly in the hands of youth on the dawn of the new county cricket season. more...
Darwen
'Don’t let death driver stay here'
THE father of a schoolgirl who died after being knocked down by a banned driver has urged the Home Office to refuse the Iraqi's citizenship application. more...
Racial abuse of store guard
A MAN who racially abused a security guard at a Darwen store because he asked him to conform to a previous ban, and leave, was warned he could go to prison. more...
Wrongly arrested over drill
A CUSTOMER was arrested after being wrongly accused of theft from a DIY store - four months after he went in to buy a drill. more...
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council election candidates
VOTERS in Blackburn with Darwen will go to the polls next month in elections that could change the political landscape. more...
£3.5m cuts will hit the elderly
PENSIONERS and disabled people in Blackburn and Darwen will see major cuts to help a council department save £3.5million. more...
Education
Special school’s first head dies
A PIONEERING former headteacher who set up one of East Lancashire's first special schools has died after a year-long battle with cancer. more...
Fc United Of Manchester
Rebel Reds gearing up for promotion glory
FC United hope to clinch promotion to the UniBond League at Ramsbottom United's tiny Riverside ground on Saturday. more...
Fleetwood News
Comic buys Fleetwood Pier
Fleetwood pier has been sold to a Fylde businessman and comic for around £500,000. more...
Garden Of Tranquility
Dig deep plea from patient
A GREAT-grandmother is appealing for local people to dig deep to push the Garden of Tranquillity appeal to its target. more...
Great Harwood
Hair tool used as weapon
A PAINTER and decorator who attacked a man with a hair clipper attachment has been spared jail. more...
Special school’s first head dies
A PIONEERING former headteacher who set up one of East Lancashire's first special schools has died after a year-long battle with cancer. more...
Health
Patients have to pay more for phone calls
HOSPITAL patients in Blackburn and Burnley are facing a 160 per cent rise in the cost of making phone calls, it has been revealed. more...
Health News
Lung cancer cases in town rise by 40pc
THE number of people being diagnosed with lung cancer in Bolton has rocketed by almost 40 per cent. more...
Lung cancer cases in town rise by 40pc
THE number of people being diagnosed with lung cancer in Bolton has rocketed by almost 40 per cent. more...
Health Updates
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Campaign bid for more foster carers
SOCIAL services have launched a new campaign in Bury to recruit foster parents for young people aged 11 to 18. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Helmshore
Local United fans stabbed in Rome
TWO Rossendale men have been identified as among the Manchester United supporters injured in the fighting which broke out at their Champions League match against AS Roma. more...
Hyndburn News
Hyndburn Borough Council election candidates
VOTERS in Hyndburn will go to the polls next month in elections that could change the political landscape. more...
Jack Straw
Memory of war lives on in nation’s consciousness
Imagine if you could remember nothing about your past; where you came from, who your parents were, what the influences were which made you what you are today? more...
Jimmy Bell Column
Let's keep our form going
THERE'S six games left and I'm more than sure that we will get enough points to see us through. more...
Lancashire
Care packages under threat
HUNDREDS of people across Lancashire are set to see their care packages end after a task group rubberstamped a series of social services cuts. more...
Cuppa firm wins award
Lancashire Tea has won an award at the North West Fine Food Awards. more...
Praise for fire service
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is "improving well", according to the Audit Commission. more...
Latest Sport
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Leigh Headlines
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Salute Leigh's heroes
BRAVERY, courage and dedication were rewarded this week when VIPs presented awards to have-a-go heroes and dedicated police officers. more...
Drink-driver hit on -coming cars
A SPEEDING motorist collided with two on-coming cars and forced two pedestrians over a wall. more...
Cold callers outlawed
COLD callers, doorstep sellers and pushy pedlars are banned from a part of Golborne that is Wigan borough's first official No Cold Calling Zone (NCCZ). more...
Police need public help in suspect search
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a man they want to speak to in connection with four local crimes. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Leigh Rmi
Leigh have five games to beat relegation
TIME is running out for Leigh to avoid finishing in the relegation zone for the second successive season. more...
Late goal blow hits RMI
THE positive face of Leigh RMI was on show at Throstle's Nest and although Stuart Humphreys' side were denied by three points by a Damian Reeves equaliser in stoppage time, the tangible improvement in performance should remain the focal point. more...
Farsley Celtic 1 Leigh RMI 1
Against Leeds-based Farsley, the display was much more solid in the first half, cast-iron chances limited to Ryan Sugden's stretching effort in the third minute, which the former Halifax man could not redirect goalwards. more...
Lesley Richards
Angry riders demand bike track action
ALL revved-up and nowhere to go - that's brothers-in-law Anthony Turner and Wayne Hurst. more...
Poem that’s sure to make you smile
HERE'S another anonymous gem courtesy of the Wigan and Leigh Pensioners' Linkline that struck home with me and will with other over 50s. more...
Let’s make St George’s Day a Bank Holiday
COMPUTERS are a boon for petition organisers. more...
Every two weeks is fine by me...
I DON'T know why there is all the fuss about councils wanting to change over to a fortnightly bin collection system. more...
Letters
Road markings too puzzling
THE road markings on Canterbury Street, Blackburn, leave drivers puzzled. Along with several keep clear boxes there are also two junction boxes being misused. more...
Private finance will lead to problems
I APPLAUD Ben Turner on his excellent article on Building Schools for the Future (March 29). more...
Awards for deaf and hard of hearing
RNID, the national charity for deaf and hard of hearing people, is seeking nominees from East Lancashire for the first-ever RNID Community Awards. more...
Traffic wardens in wrong place
I WOULD like to ask Blackburn with Darwen Council why on earth there are no traffic wardens patrolling Audley Range at the bottom of Chester Street, where the roundabout is and also Crossfield Street, both in Blackburn. more...
Government clueless on Iran
BRING back Margaret Thatcher! This Government hasn't a clue how to handle international incidents. more...
Elections must include debate on Plan B
In response to the Conservative council candidate Tony Williams, can we make our position clear regarding this non existent Blackpool supercasino? more...
Casino would be hit by taxes
It is great news that the Government was defeated over the supercasino, and that Blackpool's hopes live again, even if only tenuously. more...
Disabled parking is needed
Regarding the toilets on The Crescent, St Annes, (Citizen, March 22). more...
Car boot chaos averted
Please could I say thank you through your newspaper to the unknown lady at the Burscough car boot sale on Sunday April 1. more...
Local Band Videos
CCTV released in hunt for attackers
Police have released this CCTV footage in the hope it will lead them to the vicious robbers who broke a teenager's hand and took her mobile phone. more...
Local Sports Updates
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Longridge
Man dies in crane accident
A LONGRIDGE man died when a mobile crane overturned in Merseyside. more...
Lytham News
Easter crime crackdown
Extra police officers will be pounding the beat across the Fylde this weekend to crack down on would-be crooks and troublemakers. more...
More Sports News
Dougherty: Tiger is a Master
NICK Dougherty has labelled Tiger Woods "the most influential sportsman in history" as the world number one today embarks on landing the US Masters for a fifth time. more...
Motorsport
Opening win for Barrowford ace
BARROWFORD'S Ian Parkington started the defence of his North West Formula Ford Championship title in fine style, as he won his first race of the year. more...
Hodgson caught in limbo
BURNLEY superbike star Neil Hodgson has admitted he is currently in a "transition" period in his career. more...
Nelson
Soldier jailed for vicious attack
A SOLDIER who fractured a man's skull and left him with a brain haemorrhage in a town centre attack has been jailed for eight months. more...
Man, 90, duped by ‘builder’ con
A CONMAN stole cash from a 90-year-old man after lying his way into his home. more...
Drunk student in police assault
A DRUNKEN maths student who beat up a police officer could remember nothing about the attack when he woke in the cells. more...
Woman, 89, died after fall
A PENSIONER died after developing a chest infection following a fall, an inquest was told. more...
Drugs police in £25,000 swoop
HEROIN and cocaine worth more than £25,000 have been seized in a police swoop. more...
Nelson Fc
Nelson 0 FC United 8
Nelson were thrashed 8-0 by FC United last night in North West Counties Division One. more...
Nicola Mostyn: Shoots From The Hip
Relationships hang on practical jokes
How did your April 1st go? Any hilarious pranks? Any calamities? Any divorce papers being served? I only ask because these things rarely go off without a hitch. more...
Pendle News
Pendle Borough Council election candidates
VOTERS in Pendle go to the polls next month in elections that could change the political landscape. more...
Preston News
Award for taking a stand
A residents group in Ingol has won a national award for tackling anti-social behaviour in the area. more...
Sun, sea and civil conflict for vicar
A Preston vicar is swapping Preston for the island of Sri Lanka. more...
Climbing the wall for Easter
You can celebrate Easter by joining in with some of the fun events arranged in the local area. more...
Race to fill 100 places
The first ever Cancer Research UK Race For Life to be held at Worden Park in Leyland is fully booked up - more than three months before the event. more...
Bus driver assaulted for £30
Police in Leyland are appealing for information after a bus driver was assaulted and had £30 stolen by three offenders. more...
TV death drama at the tower
A television crew descended on Hoghton Tower this week to film the hit ITV drama series Cold Blood. more...
Band hope for festival call
One of Britain's hottest new bands want to play at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend festival in Preston next month. more...
Students' English is good enough says university
Bosses at the University of Central Lancashire have hit back at suggestions by its own lecturers that some students lack basic English skills. more...
Now Gromit takes on HMV's Nipper
Preston cartoonist Nick Park's animated dog Gromit is to be the new face of a HMV advertising campaign. more...
Debris on track could have caused crash
Concrete and ballast thrown onto the railway tracks in Farington, Leyland could have caused a fatal train crash. more...
Radcliffe Boro
Boro set for two games in four days
TWO games in four days await struggling Radcliffe Borough - and the outcome could see them relegated from the UniBond Premier League. more...
Eames looks to make a big impression
RADCLIFFE Borough's ambitious young midfielder Haydn Eames is hoping to help the doomed club end the season with a bang, and pick up some momentum in readiness for the next campaign. more...
Radcliffe remain defiant despite facing the drop
TWO games in four days await struggling Radcliffe Borough - and the outcome could see them relegated from the UniBond Premier League. more...
Eames looks to make a big impression
RADCLIFFE Borough's ambitious young midfielder Haydn Eames is hoping to help the doomed club end the season with a bang, and pick up some momentum in readiness for the next campaign. more...
Boro set for two games in four days
TWO games in four days await struggling Radcliffe Borough - and the outcome could see them relegated from the UniBond Premier League. more...
Ramsbottom
Heritage trough stolen
RAMSBOTTOM Heritage Society is appealing for help in tracing a stone planter trough stolen from outside the heritage centre in Carr Street. more...
Milestone for railway
TO mark the 20th anniversary of the reopening of East Lancashire Railway (ELR), members of Ramsbottom Heritage Society enjoyed a two-part film about its return to the Irwell Valley. more...
Ribble Valley News
Ribble Valley Borough Council election candidates
Voters in the Ribble Valley will go to the polls next month in elections that could change the political landscape. more...
Rossendale News
Rossendale Borough Council election candidates
VOTERS in Rossendale go to the polls next month in elections that could change the political landscape. more...
Rovers News
Rovers anger at Hughes' Chelsea link
BLACKBURN Rovers have reacted angrily to stories linking Mark Hughes with the manager's job at Chelsea. more...
Rovers fans snap up 17,000 cup tickets
BLACKBURN Rovers have revealed that more than 17,000 tickets have already been snapped up by supporters for their eagerly-awaited FA Cup semi-final with Chelsea a week on Sunday. more...
Ex-Rover Speedie: Hughes should stay at Ewood
FORMER Ewood favourite David Speedie today said he's not surprised by stories touting Mark Hughes as the next Chelsea manager. more...
Rugby League Round-Up
Centurions are hopelessly outclassed
WIDNES Vikings look the real deal as the race for promotion to Super League began for the clubs in National League One on Thursday night. more...
Centurions are hopelessly outclassed
WIDNES Vikings look the real deal as the race for promotion to Super League began for the clubs in National League One on Thursday night. more...
Sabden
Drink driver crashed
A SABDEN man woken by a loud bang saw a car had crashed into his Audi A3. more...
Sawley News
Car crashes into house
A 21-year-old man has been taken to Burnley General Hospital with a broken leg after an accident on the A59 at Sawley, near Clitheroe. more...
Shakers Updates
Bishop to the rescue
ANDY Bishop has hit the magical 20-goal mark just in time to save Bury's season. more...
Peatfield's horror injury
YOUTH teamer Lee Peatfield has left hospital after sustaining a horrific injury in last week's reserve team game at Blackpool. more...
Brass admits he should have taken his time
CHRIS Brass admits he should not have rushed back his return from a groin injury, which has threatened to end his season. more...
Surridge sign up with the Shakers
THE Shakers have announced plans for a new kit manufacturer for next season. more...
Soccer Headlines
Buchanan ready for Dale derby test
DAVE Buchanan has forecast that he will have no problems holding his head up high in his hometown of Rochdale after Saturday's Lancashire derby. more...
Sport From Around The Area
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Miners lose pole position
LEIGH Miners Rangers, beaten heavily for a second successive week on their own ground, have lost top spot in the National Conference Premier Division. more...
Riders hit road for new season
THE new cycling season for Leigh Premier Road Club members is now well underway, with many members having already started their 2007 campaigns. more...
Town stunned by late goal
A LAST-GASP free kick winner for Stockport Georgians condemned Atherton Town to a first defeat since Christmas. more...
Home agony for A&T riders
ASTLEY & Tyldesley cycle speedway suffered an agonising home defeat against Hull in a Northern League match at Gin Pit on Sunday. more...
East’s promotion bid savaged by Panthers
A NERVOUS Leigh East suffered their second consecutive defeat and must keep battling on for the one remaining National Conference League Division One promotion place. more...
Young Golborne come of age
BOTH Golborne RL teams christened their new kits, supplied by Ozz Sports, with victories. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Sporting Highlights
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Stanley News
Stanley’s 'monstrosity' to stay
ACCRINGTON Stanley have been allowed to keep their controversial police control room, despite furious protests from residents. more...
Stanley home form 'is the key'
ACCRINGTON Stanley assistant manager Jimmy Bell admits the Reds' home form will be crucial as the club strive to avoid relegation. more...
Todmorden
Cancer mum’s family left ‘disappointed’
THE family of a woman who died from cancer have said they are disappointed that her former husband, who treated her with alternative therapies, will not face court. more...
Tv Reviews
The Apprentice. BBC1
IT'S a dog-eat-dog world, as the latest batch of Sir Alan Sugar's candidates in last night's The Apprentice discovered when they were set a task designing an innovative doggie product. more...
Wanderers News
American kids get a taste of Bolton quality
THE best of California's young footballing talent has been treated to a taste of the Premiership on a transatlantic link up with Bolton Wanderers. more...
Wasted Lives Campaign
Wasted Lives: Education 'key to saving lives'
MOTORING groups and safety campaigners are looking to educate drivers from an early age to reduce deaths on the roads. more...
Wasted Lives: Sign the petition
Today the Lancashire Telegraph makes a special plea to its readers. more...
Waterfoot
Man died after seeing his dog attacked
A RETIRED factory worker collapsed and died from a heart attack, moments after seeing his dogs attacked. more...
We Say
Vote this party out of town
THE news that the BNP is to field a candidate in next month's council elections should galvanise us all into action. more...
Reflections on a decade as an MP
AS Ruth Kelly approaches her tenth anniversary as a Bolton MP, Rob Devey talks to her about the highs and lows of the decade, her plans for the future and her views on issues concerning residents in the town. more...
You Say
Lads Club is happy to share success story
I would like to reply to Frank White's letter on the visit of David Cameron to the Lads & Girls Club. more...
No core funding for club from council
WITH reference to Frank White's letter regarding the recent visit to Bolton Lads and Girls Club by David Cameron MP. more...
Don’t disturb nesting birds with your DIY
COULD I please give a timely reminder to anyone thinking of having either repairs to their gutters, facias/soffits or having their trees lopped/hedges trimmed, that birds will now be nesting. more...
Smell the roses
I NEARLY fell out of the chair laughing at the letter from Mr J O'Connor, in which he complains about the unfairness of him having to clean up the deposits dropped by his dog, whilst riders were allowed to leave the much larger deposits dropped by their horses. more...
A superb show
The production of "Stitch-up" performed by the children of St James CE Primary School, Daisy Hill, oozed professionalism. more...
Tyldesley has been in decline since WWl
SIR, I FEEL I must reply to Lesley Richards' comments in last week's Journal. more...
Unhelpful remarks
SIR, WITH reference to Lesley Richards' article Leigh Road seems a deserted slum'. more...
Ghost town
SIR, REGARDING the letter from Sara Smallman, I have lived in Tyldesley for 20 years and seen the changes in the town. more...
Hoodies: a mum opens her heart
I WRITE in reply to Chris Reed's letter (Be bold and ban hoodies' Letters, March 29). I would like to tell you about my own son whose clothing of choice always includes a hoodie. more...
What fun! Regulating a fashion ban
IF Chris Reed had re-read his letter the morning after writing he would have been apalled by its totalitarianism. more...
There is a progressive solution to crime
ANN Rimmer (Graffiti scheme is a welcome boost', Letters, March 29) congratulated Bury Council on the work being done throughout Ramsbottom by youths to clear graffiti from our streets. more...
Thanks for help after fall at market
I WOULD like to thank everyone who came to my assistance when I fell as I left Bury Market on Friday, March 2. more...
Busy again issuing tickets
I AM writing regarding the over-zealous parking attendants who were busy yet again issuing tickets to motorists parked at the back of the Halifax Bank in Prestwich. more...
The ‘hidden policy’ of the Conservatives
RECENTLY, in the Bury Times, there have been a number of announcements about various schemes in Radcliffe coming to fruition after years of work by councillors and officers. more...
Paper should be supporting council
I'M not one for writing letters but I felt I had to respond to your news story in the Bury Times which questioned council bosses over their decision to spend a few thousand pounds on attending a prestigious national awards night in London. more...
New library building is an asset to the area
I HAVE read with interest the comments about the new library building in Ramsbottom. more...
Villagers standing up to the bully boy drivers
I SHOULD like to publicly applaud the actions of my Summerseat neighbour who took a stand against one of the growing number of bullying drivers who career through the village on their way to, or from, the motorway. more...
Bury Times News
DIY drug farm
FIREMEN responding to a routine 999 call stumbled across a secret cannabis farm at a terraced house in Bury. more...
Councillors square up for election fight in May
EIGHT British National Party candidates - and one Independent - are looking to split the "big three" in the May 3 local elections. more...
Flood of toys for burst-hit ward
THE children's ward playroom destroyed by a burst water pipe at Fairfield Hospital is full of toys again thanks to a flood of donations from the public. more...
Twenty jobs as a new Tesco Express opens
TWENTY new jobs are being created by the opening of a new Tesco Express in Tottington Road, Bury. more...
New appeal on 'smash and grab'
DETECTIVES investigating a smash and grab' at a Bury town centre bank have renewed their appeal for information. more...
Local authority to stick with Shakers
BURY FC have secured a two-year funding deal with their town hall sponsors - but only if the team avoids relegation. more...
‘Freeman’ honour for a man steeped in Labour tradition
A LABOUR man to the core and an outstanding servant to the people of Unsworth and the borough. more...
Lawyers step up the fight in equal pay row
LAWYERS are stepping up the pressure on Bury Council to compensate female staff for years of underpayment. more...
Tributes to soccer ace Martyn, 32
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular Ramsbottom sportsman on what would have been his 32nd birthday. more...
Campaign bid for more foster carers
SOCIAL services have launched a new campaign in Bury to recruit foster parents for young people aged 11 to 18. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
BOGUS workman leaves answerphone clue
POLICE have released audio clips of an answer-machine message left by a bogus workman in the hope that somebody will recognise his voice and help to identify him. more...
Bury Times Sport
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Chorley Citizen Sport
Magpies avoid danger of relegation
It has been confirmed that Chorley will not face the danger of relegation from the UniBond First Division at the end of the season following the approval of league restructuring plans. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Business
Get a pizza the job action
UP to 35 new jobs have been created in Blackburn with the opening of a new pizza delivery firm. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Education
Special school’s first head dies
A PIONEERING former headteacher who set up one of East Lancashire's first special schools has died after a year-long battle with cancer. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Letters
Private finance will lead to problems
I APPLAUD Ben Turner on his excellent article on Building Schools for the Future (March 29). more...
Traffic wardens in wrong place
I WOULD like to ask Blackburn with Darwen Council why on earth there are no traffic wardens patrolling Audley Range at the bottom of Chester Street, where the roundabout is and also Crossfield Street, both in Blackburn. more...
Awards for deaf and hard of hearing
RNID, the national charity for deaf and hard of hearing people, is seeking nominees from East Lancashire for the first-ever RNID Community Awards. more...
Road markings too puzzling
THE road markings on Canterbury Street, Blackburn, leave drivers puzzled. Along with several keep clear boxes there are also two junction boxes being misused. more...
Government clueless on Iran
BRING back Margaret Thatcher! This Government hasn't a clue how to handle international incidents. more...
Lancashire Telegraph News
Ribble Valley Borough Council election candidates
Voters in the Ribble Valley will go to the polls next month in elections that could change the political landscape. more...
Rossendale Borough Council election candidates
VOTERS in Rossendale go to the polls next month in elections that could change the political landscape. more...
Pedal power earns 20p a mile
EAST Lancashire councillors have been heralded green champions after granting themselves an allowance of 20p a mile - for riding bicycles. more...
Lancashire Telegraph Sport
Dougherty: Tiger is a Master
NICK Dougherty has labelled Tiger Woods "the most influential sportsman in history" as the world number one today embarks on landing the US Masters for a fifth time. more...
Opening win for Barrowford ace
BARROWFORD'S Ian Parkington started the defence of his North West Formula Ford Championship title in fine style, as he won his first race of the year. more...
Hodgson caught in limbo
BURNLEY superbike star Neil Hodgson has admitted he is currently in a "transition" period in his career. more...
Leigh Journal News
Salute Leigh's heroes
BRAVERY, courage and dedication were rewarded this week when VIPs presented awards to have-a-go heroes and dedicated police officers. more...
Drink-driver hit on -coming cars
A SPEEDING motorist collided with two on-coming cars and forced two pedestrians over a wall. more...
Cold callers outlawed
COLD callers, doorstep sellers and pushy pedlars are banned from a part of Golborne that is Wigan borough's first official No Cold Calling Zone (NCCZ). more...
Police need public help in suspect search
POLICE are appealing for help to trace a man they want to speak to in connection with four local crimes. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Leigh Journal Sport
Miners lose pole position
LEIGH Miners Rangers, beaten heavily for a second successive week on their own ground, have lost top spot in the National Conference Premier Division. more...
Riders hit road for new season
THE new cycling season for Leigh Premier Road Club members is now well underway, with many members having already started their 2007 campaigns. more...
Town stunned by late goal
A LAST-GASP free kick winner for Stockport Georgians condemned Atherton Town to a first defeat since Christmas. more...
Home agony for A&T riders
ASTLEY & Tyldesley cycle speedway suffered an agonising home defeat against Hull in a Northern League match at Gin Pit on Sunday. more...
East’s promotion bid savaged by Panthers
A NERVOUS Leigh East suffered their second consecutive defeat and must keep battling on for the one remaining National Conference League Division One promotion place. more...
Young Golborne come of age
BOTH Golborne RL teams christened their new kits, supplied by Ozz Sports, with victories. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
DOZENS of Manchester united fans were taken to hospital in Rome last night after they clashed with baton wielding Italian police. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Prestwich And Whitefield Guide Sport
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
The Bolton News News
Battle lines drawn for local election
A TOTAL of 72 candidates will be contesting 20 seats on Bolton Council in next month's local elections. more...
Tributes paid to Gemma's lust for life
HUNDREDS of mourners paid their last respects to brave cancer victim Gemma Feeney. more...
Outrage over elephant yobs
outrage has been expressed over the vandal attacks on Bolton's colourful new elephants. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
Armed man holds up betting shop
AN ARMED man has held up a betting shop in Horwich. more...
Peril of stolen field gates
THIEVES have stolen thousands of pounds worth of gates in Rivington and Belmont over a four-month period. more...
Police rapped on firebomb deaths
A damning report has accused Greater Manchester Police of "individual and systemic failings" after a couple were murdered following an 18-month terror campaign against them. more...
Plans to rebuild school unveiled
MULTI-million pound plans to rebuild a secondary school were unveiled to the public this week. more...
Jobs fears at software firm
FURTHER doubts were cast over the future of more than 200 jobs at a Westhoughton software specialist after the company revealed it is considering offers to buy the business. more...
‘Talking’ CCTV to be installed
SALFORD is among the areas where "talking" CCTV cameras are to be introduced. more...
Lung cancer cases in town rise by 40pc
THE number of people being diagnosed with lung cancer in Bolton has rocketed by almost 40 per cent. more...
BNP in poll shock
THE BNP has sparked outrage in Bolton by confirming it will field a candidate in next month's local elections. more...
The Bolton News Sport
Rebel Reds gearing up for promotion glory
FC United hope to clinch promotion to the UniBond League at Ramsbottom United's tiny Riverside ground on Saturday. more...
United fans in hospital after clash in Rome
MANCHESTER United fans were caught up in violent clashes with Italian police during the club's Champions League tie with AS Roma last night. more...
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